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A decade of Jubilee Cup final MVP winners

by clubrugby - July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

The Player of the Jubilee Cup Final is awarded the Jim Brown Plate. Jim Brown was a stalwart of the great Petone teams of the 1960s and 1970, playing over 200 matches for the club and many for Wellington. He was a contemporary of former Petone and All Black captain Andy

Alignment – The Rise of Eden Rugby

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by clubrugby - July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

By Adam Julian / Photos Eden Rugby and Joe Simpson “We’re like bad pennies, we just keep turning up!” Grant Nicholls laughs when asked to explain what’s unique about the character of the Eden RFC, shock first-time winners of the 2021 Gallaher Shield after 99 years of trying. Nicholls is one

Youthful Lions squad named for 2021 NPC tilt

by clubrugby - July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Wellington Lions fans will be hoping for a special 21st birthday celebration at the end of the upcoming National Provincial Championship season. The of squad of 35 players selected for the campaign was released on Wednesday. As always, plenty of youth has been included, with several players not born the last

Silverstream maintain dominance over Town in mid-week First XV win

by clubrugby - July 28, 2021

By Adam Julian / Photos by Mike Lewis Pictures College Rugby Draws & Results HERE St Patrick’s College Silverstream have prolonged their vice-grip on the Old Boys Cup defeating St Patrick’s College, Wellington 18-12 in the 86th annual traditional in Upper Hutt this afternoon. Silverstream haven’t lost the Old Boys Cup since

Jubilee Cup finals: Match-winning moments

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by clubrugby - July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Above: Junior Togia scoring one of his two tries in the 2016 Jubilee Cup final against Marist St Pat's, and, inset, MSP playing captain and try-scorer Kas Lealamanua with the Jubilee Cup in 2012 after their win over Ories. Tawa and MSP meet in the 2021 final on Saturday 31